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On Monday, April 9, 2018 as part of the [[Talks and Screenings at the Folger]], the Folger hosted a screening of '''''RSC Live: Twelfth Night''''', a live cinema broadcast from the stage of the Royal Shakespeare Company, captured from Shakespeare's hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon, in their own [[Elizabethan Theatre]]. The production was directed by '''Christopher Luscombe'''. | On Monday, April 9, 2018 as part of the [[Talks and Screenings at the Folger]], the Folger hosted a screening of '''''RSC Live: Twelfth Night''''', a live cinema broadcast from the stage of the Royal Shakespeare Company, captured from Shakespeare's hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon, in their own [[Elizabethan Theatre]]. The production was directed by '''Christopher Luscombe'''. | ||
Twelfth Night is a tale of unrequited love – hilarious and heartbreaking. Two twins are separated in a shipwreck, and forced to fend for themselves in a strange land. The first twin, Viola, falls in love with Orsino, who dotes on OIivia, who falls for Viola but is idolised by Malvolio. Enter Sebastian, who is the spitting image of his twin sister... | ''Twelfth Night'' is a tale of unrequited love – hilarious and heartbreaking. Two twins are separated in a shipwreck, and forced to fend for themselves in a strange land. The first twin, Viola, falls in love with Orsino, who dotes on OIivia, who falls for Viola but is idolised by Malvolio. Enter Sebastian, who is the spitting image of his twin sister... | ||
Director Christopher Luscombe chose a late Victorian setting for his visually rich production which appealed to both the critics and the audience. Simon Higlett's splendid set designs included railway stations, opulent hothouses, wood-panelled halls as well gardens complete with fountains and statuary. Nigel Hess composed some lively tunes with a hint of Gilbert and Sullivan to enhance the gaiety. | Director Christopher Luscombe chose a late Victorian setting for his visually rich production which appealed to both the critics and the audience. Simon Higlett's splendid set designs included railway stations, opulent hothouses, wood-panelled halls as well gardens complete with fountains and statuary. Nigel Hess composed some lively tunes with a hint of Gilbert and Sullivan to enhance the gaiety. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:10, 5 May 2020
On Monday, April 9, 2018 as part of the Talks and Screenings at the Folger, the Folger hosted a screening of RSC Live: Twelfth Night, a live cinema broadcast from the stage of the Royal Shakespeare Company, captured from Shakespeare's hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon, in their own Elizabethan Theatre. The production was directed by Christopher Luscombe.
Twelfth Night is a tale of unrequited love – hilarious and heartbreaking. Two twins are separated in a shipwreck, and forced to fend for themselves in a strange land. The first twin, Viola, falls in love with Orsino, who dotes on OIivia, who falls for Viola but is idolised by Malvolio. Enter Sebastian, who is the spitting image of his twin sister...
Director Christopher Luscombe chose a late Victorian setting for his visually rich production which appealed to both the critics and the audience. Simon Higlett's splendid set designs included railway stations, opulent hothouses, wood-panelled halls as well gardens complete with fountains and statuary. Nigel Hess composed some lively tunes with a hint of Gilbert and Sullivan to enhance the gaiety.
Taking inspiration from Queen Victoria's relationship with her Indian attendant Abdul Karim, Viola (Dinita Gohil) and Sebastian (Esh Alladi) were Indian twins marooned in 1890s England while Beruce Khan's Feste was an Indian retainer in Olivia's (Kara Tointon) household.
For more information on the production, visit the RSC archives here.
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